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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which day was it when both Adams and Jefferson passed away?
(a) June 4.
(b) July 4.
(c) July 10.
(d) June 10.

2. Before being published anonymously, how did Jefferson's friends refer to his work, the Summary View of the Rights of British America?
(a) By a Native and Founding Member of the House of Burgesses.
(b) By a Native and Member of the House of Burgesses.
(c) By an Original Member of the House of Burgesses.
(d) By a Founding Member of the House of Burgesses.

3. When did Adams and Jefferson work well together at the Continental Congress?
(a) 1773.
(b) 1776.
(c) 1774.
(d) 1775.

4. Along with Adams and Jefferson, how many other people were on the committee assigned to write the Declaration of Independence?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

5. What impressed Adams about Jefferson?
(a) His writing ability and temperament.
(b) His oratorical ability.
(c) His writing ability.
(d) His oratorical ability and temperament.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what country was Adams a diplomat in the 1780s?

2. Which obstacles of Independence concerned Adams and Jefferson in 1777?

3. Which of the following was not included in Jefferson's description in the Introduction?

4. Besides letters, what else did Adams and Jefferson write?

5. What year was it when Jefferson attempted to renew his correspondence with Abigail?

(see the answer key)

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